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R156 CHD

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,963 mi
Last recorded93,963 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 CHD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 93,963 miles

Air bag warning lamp is on

Larger tyres fitted to front of car

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre has slight distortion on outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2009 90,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2009 90,514 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 85,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

blades starting to split and smear

Fail 19 May 2008 85,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

blades starting to split and smear

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,063 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,612 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 79,612 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R156 CHD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R156 CHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R156 CHD registered?

R156 CHD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R156 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 CHD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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